Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cook Time:
13 minutes
Servings:
6 Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons (for rolling)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, divided
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup bread flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
Directions
  1. Cream the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and half of the lemon zest together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and beat until combined.
  3. Add the flour and baking soda. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  5. Mix the vanilla ice cream and remaining lemon zest and set aside in the freezer.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  7. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Portion the lemon cookie dough into 1 ½ tablespoon balls.
  9. Roll each dough ball in sugar and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  10. Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes and then allow them to cool completely.
  11. Place a scoop of ice cream on a cookie. Top with another cookie.
  12. Repeat until all cookies are sandwiched.
  13. Freeze to set firmly, or serve immediately.